Roald Dahl’s original book is surprisingly dark. James’ parents are eaten by a rhinoceros. The aunts are killed (squashed by the peach, though the book says they were "smashed flat"). The script handles these moments with theatrical sensitivity.
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The musical script for "James and the Giant Peach Jr." is a scaled-down version of the original story, adapted for a younger audience. The script features: Roald Dahl’s original book is surprisingly dark